Revenue rises 23% and cruise ship calls increase 49%, while the port handles 1.5 million ferry passengers and confirms 200 scheduled cruise calls for 2026.

Tangier – Morocco – Al-Rehla

Morocco's Tangier City Port Management Company recorded total revenues of MAD 202.6 million in 2025, representing a 23% increase compared with the previous year, supported by growth in maritime passenger transport, cruise tourism and recreational marine activities.

The figures were disclosed by Mohamed Ouanaya, General Manager of the company, in an interview with Marina World, an international publication specialising in recreational marinas and waterfront developments.
The report highlighted Tangier's transformation into an emerging marine tourism and yachting hub in the western Mediterranean.


Tangier City Port



1.5 Million Passengers and Record Yacht Marina Occupancy

Tangier City Port handled approximately 1.5 million ferry passengers in 2025, while cruise ship calls increased by 49% compared with 2024.

Tangier Marina Bay recorded an occupancy rate of 96%, reflecting strong demand for yacht and recreational boat berthing facilities.

Ouanaya also confirmed that 200 cruise ship calls had been scheduled for 2026, further strengthening Tangier's position on western Mediterranean cruise itineraries.

1,400 Berths Accommodating Yachts Up to 90 Metres

The waterfront development features approximately 1,400 berths across two basins, accommodating vessels ranging from seven-metre boats to superyachts measuring up to 90 metres.

Berthing services are complemented by maintenance facilities, winter storage and other marine support services, enabling the port to attract both visiting yachts and vessels requiring longer stays.

The redevelopment of Tangier City Port began in 2010, following the relocation of major commercial port activities to Tanger Med.

The transformation aimed to reposition the historic harbour as a destination combining marine tourism, leisure and related services.

New Infrastructure Projects Ahead of the 2030 World Cup

Future development plans include improving connections between the port and the city, including a proposed cable transport system.

Plans also envisage introducing two high-speed electric ferries on the Tangier–Tarifa route, supporting more sustainable maritime connections between Morocco and Spain.
These initiatives remain part of announced development plans, with their completion yet to be confirmed.

Al-Rehla Perspective | A Marina Evolving into a Tourism Economy

Tangier's performance highlights the value of integrating ferry operations, cruise tourism and recreational marinas within a single waterfront destination.

The model demonstrates how diversified maritime activities can support the development of a broader marine tourism economy.
However, the management company's total revenues cover multiple port activities and should not be interpreted as income generated exclusively by yacht berthing services.
A more comprehensive assessment of the port's direct tourism impact would require additional data on visitor spending, marine service revenues, and the average length of stay of yachts and cruise passengers.